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  • Jack Woodard avatar

    What You Need To Know About The Bible In These Perilous Times

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Aug 2, 2013
     | 6,010 views

    Never has there been such a lack of confidence and understanding of the Bible than there is today and never has there been a time that we need to have that confidence and understanding than we do today. This outline will help to do that.

    TITLE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE IN THESE PERILOUS TIMES TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 3:1-17 Introduction: No person can afford to be ignorant or misinformed on what the Bible says on any subject in these perilous times we are living in. Your eternal soul and the eternal souls of others depend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of The Message

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    God loves us so much and wants to reveal Himself to us in ways that we can understand. He sent His Son to communicate His message in a way that we can understand. That is the miracle of Christmas.

    Scriptures: Hebrews 1:1-3 Introduction God loves us so much and wants to reveal Himself to us in ways that we can understand. He sent His Son to communicate His message in a way that we can understand. That is the miracle of Christmas. That is the miracle of the message. Hebrews 1:1-2 records this ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Just Children Series

    Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,354 views

    The sermon breaks down societies misconceptions on children. This sermon gives us a biblical understanding and view point of the power and depth of understanding children have even in their innocence and naivety. It challenges us to consider carefully how

    Today we are going to start into a new series. This series will be difficult and will challenge us to be honest and aware of the things going on around us. They will cause us to face a hardship that is present even now among us. We are going to confront the 3 great lies Satan has told the church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010
     | 4,745 views

    Today we are going to explore the symbol of Christ being the Bridegroom and we being His Bride. To help us understand this analogy we need to understand the phases of a Jewish Marriage. There is the symbol of Christ as the Bridegroom and the Church as the

    Series: “The Be Happy Blessings of Revelation” Funny Opening Illustrations: Oops altar call! A minister was planning a wedding at the close of the Sunday morning service. After the benediction he had planned to call the couple down to be married for a brief ceremony before the congregation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Predict: One Day You Will Stand Before The Seat Of Judgment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 56 ratings
     | 29,984 views

    One person once observed: “If men will not understand the meaning of judgment, they will never come to understand the meaning of grace.” So, what is the "meaning of judgment"? And what does that tell us about "the meaning of grace"?

    OPEN: Several years ago, a Charlotte, North Carolina man, purchased a case of rare, very expensive cigars, insured them against ... get this ... fire. Before he had made a single payment on the policy, he smoked every last one of those 24 cigars... and then he filed a claim against the insurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Designed For Life

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 29, 2023
     | 1,148 views

    When we better understand who God is, how and why the universe was designed, then we will better understand ourselves, where we came from, our destination, and how and why we were designed.

    Today we are continuing in our apologetics series on: “What do you believe?” We have been looking at the world and universe from a logical or philosophical perspective and about the evidence for the existence of a Creator God. We will be looking at two passages of Scriptures. One in Isaiah and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift That Keeps Giving Part 2 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 944 views

    Explores understanding Isaiah's prophecy about Jesus, recognizing His divine presence, and proclaiming Him as the source of our peace.

    Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Creator, our Savior, and our Guide. We gather not just as individuals, but as a community, united by a common love, a common faith, and a common purpose. We are here to celebrate the love of God, to ...read more

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    Taking Up The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,187 views

    Explores understanding our divine purpose, following Jesus' path, and finding strength in adversity through faith and the teachings of the Gospel.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a pleasure to stand before you today, not as a stranger but as a fellow traveler, walking this path of faith alongside you. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound understanding - an understanding of our ...read more

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    Why Believe

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,496 views

    I used this sermon for our Friend Day, when we expected to have many visitors. I want to express my appreciation to Alan Smith a Sermon Central contributor. I relied heavily on his sermon "Faith That Doesn’t Have to Touch."

    Introduction: A. Don’t you just love the innocence of children? 1. Art Linkletter had a popular TV show for more than 20 years. One favorite feature of his show was a segment called “Kids Say the Darndest Things” in which he interviewed children. 2. Children often say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Believe In Angels

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2016
     | 4,258 views

    About 200 years ago, leading thinkers began to insist that we rely only on our reason and not the church's teachings. Science and technology came to shape our thinking about how the world works. Before long, angels began to disappear from peoples' consciousness.

    April 30, 2016 Tom Lowe I Believe in Angels Text: “For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.” (Matthew 16:27). I have never heard a sermon on angels. Think back. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024
     | 786 views

    As we navigate through difficult seasons, let us remember that faith is not the absence of doubt but the perseverance through it. Trust in God's goodness, rely on your community, and keep your eyes on His miracles, for in every challenge lies the opportunity for profound growth.

    >> Opening Bible Reading Luke 7:18-23 18 John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” 19 When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Do You Know Me?”

    Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025
     | 553 views

    Our personal relationship with God is vital for this life and the eternal, we can’t simply rely on what we are told, we must know him ourselves. Jesus walked this earth but no one truly knew Him, we have that opportunity today and now to walk with Him and know Him.

    Do You Know Me? John 14 8Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10Don’t you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is His Name? Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 30, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 18,944 views

    As members of the 21st Century church, it is essential that we understand, the totality and the fullness of God and the Power of His Name.

    Series: The Power of the Name (Philippians 2: 9-10 ~ Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;) Sermon 1: What Is His Name? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delayed Blessing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    Understand and trust in God's perfect timing, even when His answers seem delayed, as His divine delays are blessings in disguise.

    Good morning, church family. I hope this day finds you blessed and well. Today, we're going to dive into a powerful message about God's perfect timing, waiting on His answers, and the blessings that come from His delayed responses. As Ravi Zacharias once said, "Time is the brush of God, as he ...read more

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    Victory Over The Enemy

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,244 views

    The devil is a real enemy, but we can have real victory over him by understanding who he is and fighting him strong in our faith.

    VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY THEME: Christians must never forget that we are travelers in a land that is currently under the influence and power of Satan. Satan is about the business of attacking Christians with a well-prepared, intentional, and strategic plan to keep us from living a life which gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist